I-20 over Doolittle Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900550
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 152,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Doolittle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Doolittle Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 152,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,520 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Doolittle Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-20 over Doolittle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 over Doolittle Creek carry?
About 152,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Doolittle Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-20 over Doolittle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.